News from
"The Bell-Ringer"
NEWS OF OUR PEOPLE
Our condolences are extended to THE CARVER FAMILY.
Doug’s father passed away in Estero, FL on Saturday, Jan. 9,
2010. He was 85.
We received good news about RYAN SCOTT, the son of KAREN &
RON SCOTT and grandson of SHERRI & KIM WYMAN. He is
doing well and his recovery is coming right along!
ALLIANCE VARIETY SHOW IS Saturday,
Jan. 23
Come enjoy the hidden talents of your
FPC friends on Saturday,
Jan. 23 after the 6 p.m.
pot-luck supper. Think “Major
Bowes”, “Ted Mack”, or “America's
Got Talent”. Acts will include
an Irish Step Dance, a Junior Choir Percussion Ensemble, a Junior
Choir “Kazoo Konsort,”
a vocal duet, and we're planning a
tambourine line! We hope to see you there!
HELP
FEED THE HUNGRY ON
Saturday,
Jan. 30
Join the SOUTH SHORE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FOOD DRIVE, Saturday, Jan.
30,
10 a.m.-2
p.m.
Sign up now to spend two hours at one of our local grocery stores
collecting food for nearby Food Pantries. You may
sign
up on the
sheet
outside the church office or
call Marty to reserve your time and location. Youth
and families are encouraged to participate.
Drivers are also needed to bring
food to the Food Pantries.
Several UU churches on the South Shore are joining together in this
effort! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!
FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:
A Day in the Life, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010
Join
us in working with the "Chronicle" show on WCVB Channel 5 to
"Chronicle" life in our community. On Monday, Jan. 25, they want to
experience a "Day in the Life" of our church and its members. Grab
your cameras. Take some photos. Shoot some videos. Then log on to
the uLocal section of TheBostonChannel.com, upload your stuff and
show us what a day in your life is like. Record something heartfelt,
touching, funny or just your plain-old day to day activities. Think
of it as a video time-capsule. Post this on your Facebook page and
see if you can get your friends involved. The only thing we ask is
that you record video or take pictures on January 25. They may use
what you share on an upcoming episode of Chronicle on WCVB Channel
5. So... mark your calendar. January 25. Get ready to share a "Day
in the Life.
UUSC'S MARTHA THOMPSON IS THE GUEST ON OUR RADIO PROGRAM
Tune in to First Parish's "The Spiritual Life" program on WATD (95.9
FM) this Sunday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 a.m., to hear
Martha Thompson of the Unitarian Unitarian Service Committee discuss
the earthquake crisis in Haiti and how UUSC is helping. If you
missed last Sunday's worship service, this is a great opportunity to
hear how UUs are working to help Haitians rebuild their country. Or
listen to the program right now by clicking here:
FPC on the Air
IT'S TIME
TO RETURN 'GUEST AT YOUR TABLE' BOXES
Please place them into the green collection box
in the Parlor or in the UUSC basket in the office. Please remember
to complete the name and address info on the box flap and make a
check out to “UUSC” (no coins please!). Your donation of $40 (duo
$75) makes you a member of the only human rights organization with
UU in its name and buys materials for a woman in Northern Uganda to
make her own groundnut sheller. A groundnut sheller helps to reduce
women's workload and generate needed income for families, as
residents return home after more than 20 years of war. Children and
students can become UUSC members for $10; Seniors for $20.
Contributions of $100 or more are eligible for matching by the
Shelter Rock, NY congregation. Your generosity is greatly
appreciated. Thank you!
Nancy
Nowak and The Social Justice Committee
THE
CARING CONNECTION
There are many
caring members of our church community who are willing to lend a
hand to those having a difficult time! The Caring Connection can
coordinate meals, transportation, babysitting or visits to shut-ins.
If you need assistance or know
of a member of our church community who does, phone or email this
month's coordinator.
For the month of
JANUARY, please contact BONNIE JERNIGAN.
DENOMINATIONAL AFFAIRS 101 – Sunday, Jan. 31, 12 p.m.
Join us on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 12 p.m. for an
informational session led by our Denominational Affairs Committee
and special guest, our own Rob Molla, who is director of Human
Resources for the UUA. Come learn everything you always wanted to
know about your denomination, your district, and all those crazy
acronyms that begin with “UU”! Hope to see you there!
NEWS ABOUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2010:
The UUA has announced some changes for GA this year. Workshops will
be held on Thursday and Friday (no weekend workshops), and most of
the plenary business sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
About 190 workshops will be offered this year. Other changes being
proposed for GA include reducing the number of authorized delegates
and making it a biennial event, rather than yearly. Read more at
http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/154573.shtml.
Denominational Affairs Committee.
HOLIDAY Pageant DVDs for Sale
DVDs of the Holiday Pageant are for
sale for $10. If you would like one, please contact Sunsue Fleming
at 781-934-6532.
NEW
FORMAT FOR JOYS AND CONCERNS
The Worship Committee is offering a
new way for us to share our joys and concerns during Sunday Morning
worship!
Here is the new schedule and format
information:
First Sunday of each month: Typically
a Family Sunday; we enjoy "Conversations
with Our Children” in lieu of
candles of Joys and Concern.
Second Sunday:
Joys and Concerns may be shared by
either lighting a candle in silence or using the microphone
and saying a few words.
Third Sunday:
Announcement Sunday
(generally no "Joys and Concerns")
Fourth Sunday:
All Joys and Concerns will be shared by silently lighting votives.
Once we have experienced this new
format for a few months, please
feel free to offer feedback to members of the Worship
Committee.
BALLOU-CHANNING ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS
BCD has four winter
workshops and the Cranberry Cluster Gathering coming up:
Winter Cranberry Cluster
Gathering:
Mon., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m.,
First Parish Church UU in Bridgewater - traditional wine and cheese
will be followed by dinner and program by two Bridgewater State
professors on "Earth View: Looking at the World with a Different
Perspective."
Growing Stewardship
and Generosity in Our Congregations
Sat., Jan. 30,
9:30-3:30, Unitarian Church of Barnstable with UUA Program Fund
Director;
Don’t Hit Back:
Responses to Button-Pushing Behaviors
Sat., Feb. 6,
9:30-12:30, First Parish UU Canton with Rev. Dr. Ken Reeves
Walking the Talk:
Engaging a Congregation in Social Justice Work
Sat., Feb, 27,
9:30-4:30, Channing Memorial, Newport, R.I. with Rev. Dr. Richard
Gilbert
Thinking Outside the
Pulpit: Beyond the Hymn (Sermon Sandwich Service)
Sat., March 6,
9:30-12:30, All Souls Church, Braintree with Rev. Dr. Judith
Campbell
Learn more about all of these at
http://www.bcduua.org/InBrief
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
Here's
an opportunity to put our UU principles into action: Help feed the
hungry at
St. Paul's Soup Kitchen
in Brockton on the 4th Saturday of the month. Responsibilities and duties,
including preparing food in advance and serving, are scheduled well
in advance. We encourage family participation, especially with
teens. Young people under 15 must have a parental permission slip if
they are not accompanied by their parents. If you are interested in
knowing more or would like to sign up, please contact Sally
Jernigan-Smith through her father, Brad, at
wahoowallaby(at)yahoo.com
BUDDHIST GROUP
CONTINUES
Our
Buddhist Meditation Group meets every Sunday at 7 p.m..
The group is a drop-in group (come when you can) and will
accommodate all levels of practitioners. During our time together we
will enjoy sitting meditation, walking meditation and dharma
discussion. Bring pillows or cushions if you like. All levels of
practitioners are welcome. Our Buddhist Book Group/DVD presentation
meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
at 6 p.m.
OUR SHAWL MINISTRY NEEDS YOU THIS FALL!
Beginners, experienced knitters of all ages are welcome to join us
in creating shawls. For knitting instructions that can either be
emailed to you or picked up here in the church office, please
contact Marty Kearns at the church.
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